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Payroll Governance

Newcastle Permanent AU$80,000 - AU$90,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a Payroll Governance professional in either Newcastle, Sydney or Melbourne to lead the design and continuous improvement of payroll controls, frameworks and compliance initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on analysing processes, reducing risk and driving operational excellence.
  • Strategic role shaping payroll governance frameworks nationally
  • Work on complex, large-scale payroll operations

About Our Client

Our client is a large, national organisation with a complex workforce environment and a strong reputation for delivering essential services across Australia. They are committed to operational excellence, compliance and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on values-driven leadership and employee wellbeing.

Job Description

  • Develop and embed payroll governance frameworks, policies and controls
  • Ensure payroll processes align with legislative and regulatory requirements
  • Identify control gaps and implement remediation strategies
  • Drive continuous improvement across payroll operations
  • Analyse payroll processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance
  • Support internal and external audit requirements
  • Deliver governance reporting on risks, controls and process effectiveness
  • Partner with HR, Finance and Payroll teams to standardise best practices
  • Challenge and improve legacy processes through automation and simplification
  • Provide subject matter expertise on payroll governance and compliance

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll Governance professional should have:

  • Proven experience in payroll governance, compliance or payroll operations
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and legislation
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement controls
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Experience managing risk, audits and compliance frameworks
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Ability to document processes and translate complex information clearly
  • Systems experience (e.g. Chris21, UKG highly regarded)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • High-impact role with national exposure
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to drive meaningful change across payroll operations
  • Work within a purpose-led organisation with strong values



If you are passionate about payroll governance and ready to take on a rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Cortni Thompson
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7036001
Phone number
0415385140

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Newcastle
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cortni Thompson
Consultant phone
0415385140
Job Reference
JN-062026-7036001

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